Police shot Jacob Blake in his back in Wisconsin, while his children were in the car— guests Dr. Calvin Smith, Jarrett Hill, and Co-EP OJ Smith discuss their feelings after this latest shooting that has sparked protests and athlete strikes. Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron speaks on Breonna Taylor’s family at the Republican National Convention. We laugh about what tv we’re watching to spark joy and what shows have not held up. Rapper Akon causes a friendly debate in this week’s Out of Africa segment.

Controlling Our Narrative

Black Babies

Kamala Harris is the first Black Vice Presidential Candidate for a major party, in history. A Black man in Louisiana might spend the rest of his life in prison for trying to steal hedge clippers. Actor Ryan Reynolds apologizes for getting married at a slave plantation, what’s the big deal? The panel talks about the problems with using Africa as a benchmark for failure. Attorney Janika White and Vincent Winston guest host.

She IS Black

Trump talks Covid-19 deaths and upsets many. TCU’s Football Coach apologizing for using a racial slur. Latinx representation in Hollywood and the work that still needs to be done. Beyonce’s Black Is King. Guests: Marileny Acevedo and Chriss Holliday

Black Is King

We break down Nick Cannon’s anti-Semitic comments, the fall out, and support. What happened after and why? Rebecca Pierce, a Black and Jewish writer and filmmaker shares her perspective. Counseling Psychologist Dr. LaVonya Bennett joins the show as well. The St. Louis couple who pointed guns at peaceful protestors are charged but Missouri’s Attorney General wants it all dismissed. Why is Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Black AND Jewish

95 percent of Syracuse police officers do not live in the city. A child in Michigan is sent to juvenile detention for not completing her homework. The White House has a new campaign focused on careers. Does it miss the mark or get it right? Plus, this week’s Out of Africa. The Root’s News Editor Monique Judge and Aerospace and Defense executive and motivational speaker Crystal Jackson join the conversation.

Black Children

Emmy award winning actor Terrance Terrell and Clinical Psychologist Karmen Thulin join us to talk about how Black Americans are twice as likely to die from Coronavirus as their white neighbors and why the New York Times had to sue the CDC to get the data that backs the fact. The shocking death of a 16-year-old foster child brings us all to tears. Was “Connie” actually shopping at a Baton Rouge School Board meeting? A prominent Ethiopian singer was shot dead in the capital. Co-EP OJ Smith breaks down why the shooting sparked protests in this episode’s Out of Africa

Black and Disproportionately At Risk For Covid-19

Jamal Jimoh and Nick Burchett join the show to talk Universal Basic Income, chokehold bans, apologies from Belgium and way too much talk about master bedrooms.

Black Master Bedrooms

After the killing of Rayshard Brooks, two officers face charges and Atlanta’s police chief steps down. What should happen next? House Democrats and Senate Republicans both unveil police reform bills. A 15 year veteran officer cries on camera after her McDonald’s order takes too long. 54 African countries are standing together in an international fight to protect Black Americans. Artist Chris Paul Thompson and Realtor and CPA Jessica Hardrick join this week’s show.

Black Lives Matter

Television producer Nisa Ahmad and Civil Rights Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson talk about the move to “defund the police,” how we talk to our white friends about racism and when it becomes too much, plus what find out what we’re all doing to take a little break. This week’s Out of Africa has a country mourning a long time leader and a book by British Nigerian author Bernadine Evaristo that reimagines slavery.

Black Slogans for Progress﻿

Attorney Janika White and Dr. Calvin Smith join us to break down the charges against 4 former Minneapolis police officers for the murder of George Floyd, the future of Covid-19 post-protests but why its necessary to keep fighting, and how police officers are behaving while protests go on in all 50 states. Plus OJ gives us a look at how people all over Africa are showing solidarity with Black Americans in the fight against police brutality.

Black and Protesting Racism

Brooke, OJ and Philly journalists Sean Bell and Jay Scott Smith discuss their feelings after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. We talk about how police brutality caught on camera has begun to change journalism. Everyone has an Amy Cooper in their lives. Joe Biden said what? Plus Out of Africa takes us to the Congo this week.

Black Pain

Entertainment attorney Nyanza Shaw and TFtours owner Tina Farris join the show to talk liability protections, risk taking as states reopen, and retail workers forced to enforce mask and social distancing rules. OJ’s Out of Africa takes us to the Republic of Burundi.

Black Safety

Why did Trump specifically ask one reporter about China? We discuss that and what happened when police shot Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. OJ takes us to Ethiopia for this episode’s Out of Africa. Filmmaker Jamin Keene and host of “Disruption Now” Rob Richardson join the show.

A Black Woman, Shot and Killed by Police

TV producer Nisa Ahmad and journalist and tv host Jason Carter join the show to talk about Joe Biden’s “Lift Every Voice” plan, the horrible “Tip Your Mask,” and what we’re watching while safe inside.

Black Political Agenda

Georgia starts the reopening process. The mayor of Las Vegas shocks. We break down what’s going on with the restaurant industry and talk about things we will never do again in a post-COVID world. Former CBS News correspondent Don Champion and LA based HR professional Staci Smith join the conversation.

Black Businesses

Black American culture has always been the inspiration— but now it’s “mainstream.” … but still often times we don’t even get a seat at the table during the discussion. Black Americans care about national news, entertainment, family life and politics. Because of the sheer history of this country, our perspective will always be different.. and it will always matter. Forget a seat— this IS the table. This is what happens when we get a chance at Controlling Our Narrative. Hosted By Brooke Thomas

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